A father and son caught after police seized £300,000 of cocaine, a gun and dirty money have been jailed for a total of 10 years.
James Murray, 58, and Connor Murray, 29, were snared after officers swooped on a Volkswagen Tiguan outside the latter’s home in Bishopton, Renfrewshire on March 21 this year.
Prosecutor Lindsey Dalziel told the High Court in Glasgow how a woman had initially been spotted at the vehicle looking “nervous” before putting a holdall inside.
James Murray, of Kilwinning, Ayrshire, was soon seen going into the car, which was insured to him.
Miss Dalziel said police found him lying across the rear seat – which had been lowered – with his head in the boot area.
She added: “The search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of cocaine, significant quantities of cash and a black handgun.”
Fingerprints and DNA went on to link Connor Murray to the illegal items found including on elastic bands wrapped around the money.
A total of 1.8kg of cocaine was seized with a potential vale of £149,000. Police discovered £140,000 of cash.
Describing the firearm, Miss Dalziel said: ” It was found to be a modified gas alarm pistol most likely designed to discharge blank cartridges such as flares.”
The father and son appeared beside each other in the dock today/yesterday.
Both pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.
Connor Murray also admitted possessing a prohibited weapon and the dirty money.
All the charges were said to be aggravated by a connection to serious organised crime.
Connor Murray was jailed for six years with his father locked up for four years by judge Lady Hood.
Headline image: James Murray and Connor Murray
Photo Credit: Police Scotland